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independent.co.uk > money > credit-score-file-debts-bnpl-fca-changes-2026-b2933151.html

What changes are coming to credit score files and what does it mean for you?

6+ mon, 6+ day ago   (810+ words) Your file contains borrowing history and three major agencies carry details on how you handle money The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled plans to close gaps in borrowers’ credit files. The move could reshape how millions of people access…...

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independent.co.uk > news > donald-trump-white-house-karoline-leavitt-new-york-jpmorgan-b2902407.html

As Trump's deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answers

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (346+ words) President Donald Trump a week ago told the credit card industry it had until Jan. 20 to comply with his demand for a 10% cap on interest rates. With just days to go, consumer groups, politicians, and bankers alike remain unclear on…...

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independent.co.uk > money > insolvency-service-england-wales-ivas-bankruptcy-b2829722.html

Record number of people took out debt relief orders in August

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (643+ words) A record number of people turned to debt relief orders (DROs) in August to ease their financial struggles, Insolvency Service figures show. In total, the number of people going financially insolvent across England and Wales jumped by 16% in August compared…...

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independent.co.uk > news > uk > home-news > debt-citizens-advice-cost-of-living-uk-prices-dwp-b2848701.html

Four million people forced into debt to pay for heating and food, new report finds

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (742+ words) Around 860,000 children are living in households who can’t afford the essentials “The other day I helped a nurse who is struggling to make ends meet, even though she is working overtime”, says Yvonne Parks, a debt team manager at Citizens…...

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independent.co.uk > us > money > credit-hack-social-media-identity-theft-b2895391.html

Social media influencers are pushing this credit score ‘hack’. It could land you in jail

8+ mon, 6+ day ago   (536+ words) ‘The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current,’ the Federal Trade Commission said A social media “hack” to boost your credit score could land you in jail, the federal…...

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independent.co.uk > bulletin > lifestyle > dog-play-tug-of-war-b2962477.html

Three games to strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (136+ words) More than 250 neglected dogs found in dirty home now unrecognisable after rescue Credit: RSPCA Three games to strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners - A study from Linköping University in Sweden indicates that increasing playtime can significantly strengthen the…...

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independent.co.uk > us > money > bank-of-america-credit-card-mobile-b2878379.html

This bank offers the best mobile credit card experience, according to new study

9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (605+ words) Winning bank beat competitors in categories like cardholder acquisition, app features, and card comparison tools Ever wish your bank made it easier for you to use your credit card online? It might be time to switch to Bank of America,…...

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independent.co.uk > extras > indybest > food-drink > best-supermarket-picnic-food-b2985213.html

I’ve found the best supermarket picnic food, from sausage rolls to loaded dips

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1233+ words) After testing a basket full of picnic food – this is what to buy Sandwiches, sausage rolls, Scotch eggs, crisps and strawberries laid out on a blanket – a picnic is a staple of the British summer. For the truly devoted, the…...

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independent.co.uk > us > money > credit-hack-social-media-identity-theft-b2897073.html

Influencers are pushing this credit score ‘hack’. It could land you in jail

8+ mon, 4+ day ago   (536+ words) ‘The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current,’ the Federal Trade Commission said A social media “hack” to boost your credit score could land you in jail, the federal…...

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independent.co.uk > bulletin > news > buy-now-pay-later-uk-rules-b2895966.html

The UK’s buy-now-pay-later industry is about to change

8+ mon, 6+ day ago   (170+ words) Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services let customers split a purchase into smaller installments, making it easier to fit big buys into a tight budget.4 Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser…...

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